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Uprising
- When
- 18-20 August 1823
- Where
- Demerara-Essequibo
- Part of
- Demerara rebellion of 1823
Enslaved people in Demerara-Essequibo rose up on 18 August 1823, involving between 9,000 and 12,000 participants.
The rebellion began on 18 August 1823 and lasted for two days. The exact number of participants is debated, but accounts cite between 9,000 and 12,000 slaves. Planning was finalized on 17 August for thousands to raise up against their masters.
Sources
- Demerara rebellion of 1823 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-27
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